Front Trunk
Opening To open the front trunk: 1. 2.
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Carefully try to lift the front edge of the hood to ensure that it is fully closed.
Ensure that the area around the hood is free of obstacles. Touch Controls > Front Trunk on the touchscreen, touch the front trunk button on the mobile app, or double-click the front trunk button on the key. Pull the hood up.
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When a door or trunk/liftgate is open, the instrument panel displays the Door Open indicator light. The image of the Model X on the touchscreen Controls window also displays the open front trunk. Warning: Before opening or closing the hood, it is important to check that the area around the hood is free of obstacles (people and objects). Failure to do so may result in damage or serious injury. Note: The front trunk locks whenever closed and you lock Model X using either the touchscreen or externally using the key or mobile app, you leave Model X carrying your key (if Walk-away Locking on page 10 is turned on), or when Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page 43).
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Apply pressure only to the green areas shown. Applying pressure to the red areas can cause damage. Do not close the hood with one hand. Doing so applies concentrated force in one area and can result in a dent or crease. Do not apply pressure to the front edge of the hood. Doing so can crease the edge. Do not slam or drop the hood.
Warning: Before driving, you must ensure that the hood is securely latched in the fully closed position by carefully trying to lift the front edge of the hood upward and confirming there is no movement.
Interior Emergency Release An illuminated interior release button inside the front trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.
Closing The Model X hood is not heavy enough to latch under its own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or center of the hood can cause damage. To properly close the hood: 1. 2.
Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches. Place both hands on the front of the hood in the areas shown (in green), then press down firmly to engage the latches.
Opening and Closing
Press the interior release button to open the front trunk, then push up on the hood. 15
